The norton commando 750 was one of the first socalled superbikes. It was the first year of this model as they were trying to get the touring bike riders. View and download norton 50 maintenance manual and instruction book online. Norton commando 750 1969 owners workshop manual pdf download. Norton commando 750 for sale find or sell motorcycles. Verified by engine number as 1970 but since it wasnt sold until 1971 title shows 1971. Sold sold sold sold sold sold sold sold sold sold sold sold this is a very good. You can sign up for email notifications when other riders answer you. Norton motorcycles commando 750 for sale car and classic. Jul 09, 20 the norton commando 750 is very near the top of my mustown motorcycle list, its accompanied on that list by a vincent black lightning, a brough superior, a crocker flat tracker and am original cyclone board tracker. The 1970 norton commando 750s motorcycle was sporty but dogged by japanese competition.
Improving the norton commando clutch british cycle supply. Norton 750 commando racing superbike class at vrra mosport 2018 duration. The 1971 norton commando 750 and all other motorcycles made 18942020. Lots of people charge for motorcycle service and workshop manuals online which is a bit cheeky i reckon as they are freely available all over the internet. Commando 750 for sale norton motorcycles cycle trader. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. View and download norton commando 750 riders manual online. See pictures and learn about the norton commando 750s. These fluctuate considerably depending on specific models with prices ranging between roughly. It was the first year of this model as they were trying to get the touring bike riders interested in buying this model for long trips. Unfollow 750 norton commando to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The engine has been fitted with an electronic ignition it also benefits from a belt driven. Find norton commando bikes for sale on auto trader, today. This norton 750 commando has a new top end and is an excellent runner. Its overstretched, longstroke engine is a vicious vibrator, especially in the lightweight, dualcradle featherbed frame, designed.
We feature free manuals for triumph, bsa, and norton motorcycles. Norton commando 850 750 interstate 1970 and up service repair manual this is the complete factory service repair manual for. It is this combination that you see in the youtube clip. One of the 1st run of commando s built between february and august 1968, this is a matching numbers all original classic that has been restored to this superb original condition. View and download norton commando 750 1969 owners workshop manual online. With the best range of second hand norton commando bikes across the uk, find the right bike for you. The oddball norton 750 commando classic british motorcycles.
The norton commando 750 roadster from 1970, first roadster serie music. The norton commando is a british nortonvilliers motorcycle with an ohv preunit paralleltwin engine, produced by the norton motorcycle company from 1967 until 1977. Apr 01, 2010 a norton commando is a positive ground 6 olt coil system with a 120 watt alternator i have only a birds nest of wires in very poor condition which are laugably called a wiring harness. Back in february 1973 my dream of owning a norton commando had been achieved with a purchase from washburn cycle in kingston, ontario.
Norton commando vin clean title project bike for more information and access to pics click on the posted link below autos near buy. View comments, questions and answers at the 1971 norton commando 750 discussion group. The 1970 norton commando 750s motorcycle was the oldline british motorcycle makers game attempt at a sport bike that would fend off japanese rivals. The norton commando 750 is very near the top of my mustown motorcycle list, its accompanied on that list by a vincent black lightning, a brough superior, a crocker flat tracker and am original cyclone board tracker. Norton 50 maintenance manual and instruction book pdf download. Initially having a nominal 750 cc displacement, actually 745 cc 45. I will update as soon as i can get over there and check. View our full range of norton commando 750 motorcycles online at.
Industrialist dennis poore has just acquired the bankrupt amc motorcycles and its top brand, norton. Though unlike the other bikes mentioned there, the norton is actually affordable for people like me, whos bank account is. History of the 19671973 norton commando 750 when it debuted in 1968, the 750 cc commando was nortons swansong. You can find used and new norton commando 750 motocycles for sale here. Oct 21, 20 norton commando 750 vs 850 vs combat the major engine options youll be faced with are the original 750, the later 850 or the higherperformance and slightly temperamental combat. Fixing a forklift that sat in a field for 17 years brake job and rear wheel bearings part 1 duration. Discussions for every bike bikez has discussion forums for every bike. Norton 750 commando engine tuning notes from time to time we receive requests for information on tuning these engines and also for the earlier 500, 600 and 650cc engines. I am thinking about either a 750 or 850 commandoreally doesnt matter to me. Factory workshop repair manuals classic british spares.
What we have here is a genuine 1969 norton commando s model. Passing through the countryside of vermont early in the morning of saturday 82606 and i see a norton 750 commando in the window of a shop. Silodrome was founded by ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with. Oct 18, 20 norton commando restored motorcycle from 1974 duration. Are the differences in power from the 850 commando s that noticeable. Download norton commando, manual, 850 750 interstate 1970. The norton commando is a british norton villiers motorcycle with an ohv preunit paralleltwin engine, produced by the norton motorcycle company from 1967 until 1977. This 1971 norton commando 750 is outstandingtoride and has been restored from the ground up. Norton 750 commando combat vs 750 commando britbike forum. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 1970 norton commando roadster 750 motorcycles with kelley blue book. He called by for a few minutes on his really cool norton commando 750. I have a chance to get one in my area for a decent price. It is very pleasing to the eye and a kick in the pants to ride.
Es2, 88, 99, 650, sports specials, 750 atlas, 750 scrambler. Anyway, ive owned my norton commando interstate from new 1972 and ive ridden it onand off for most of that time. Norton commando roadster 1973 starting up spring 2011. This article covers the differences between the 750cc clutch and the 850cc clutch, how to adjust the clutch pull by shimming the clutch thickness and some of my personal experiences. The subject is really much too diverse for a reply in any way adequate to be sent by letter. It was the last of the companys big twins that dated back to the 500 cc dominator of 1949, and its ingenious isolastic rubber blocks separated the rider from the potential discomforts of the vibrationprone engine, gearbox. Norton commando 750 motorcycles for sale in australia. Download your pdf factory workshop repair manual today for free by viewing.
For sale this 1st year of production 1968 norton 750 commando fastback. Restoration car power steering gear box 1989 restore car engine driver aid old duration. Norton commando the essential free buying guide silodrome. I have put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears not to mention boatloads of cash to get it where it is. It had a hemitype head, similar to all ohv norton engines since the early 1920s. The norton commando is a motorcycle that even today, 46 years after it was first introduced, lives on as one of the most iconic nortons of. Unfollow norton 850 commando to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is a fast road configuration designed for reliability not outright speed. There are currently 9 norton bikes as well as hundreds of other classic motorcycles, cafe racers and racing bikes for sale on classic driver. Free shipping, no hassle returns and the lowest prices guaranteed. Guys and gals, im considering selling off or trading one of my triumphs for a norton. The prices mentioned in this article are current as of. The 1970 norton commando 750s was distinguished by its highset exhaust pipes sheathed in perforated heat shields.
This is a used motorcycle that has been completely and expertly restored. To see ads from the june, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The most interesting design element of this motorcycle is the highset exhaust pipes with heat shields. Nortons flagship model, the 750 atlas, is aging badly. Clean title engine, frame and gearbox numbers match. Norton commando 750 1 used norton commando 750 cars. Also if you had to pick one would you take the norton 750 or an oif triumph 750.
My dads norton commando 850 electric start 1980 model i think ridden by my brother. Triumph classic motorcycles costa mesa, ca email call 18662307210. It has been restored and rebuilt regardless of cost by the previous owner. Norton commando restored motorcycle from 1974 duration.
One of the 1st run of commandos built between february and august 1968, this is a matching numbers all original classic that has been restored to this superb original condition. Actually its quiite horrible compared to some of its competitors when it was new, eg, the honda cb750. Used norton commando 750 motorcycles for sale in australia. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used 1969 norton commando 750 motorcycles for sale near you. The 1969 750 commando was only manufactured for 3 months. Commando 750 1970, commando 750 1968, commando 750 1971, commando 750 1972, commando 750 1974, commando 750 1973, commando 750 1975.
This bike has had extensive restoration and upgrades carried out. Commando 750s originally came with three plain plates, four friction plates, and a pressure plate with a. A norton commando is a positive ground 6 olt coil system with a 120 watt alternator i have only a birds nest of wires in very poor condition which are laugably called a wiring harness. I have a couple of combat 750s, an 850 interstate with a single amal. Though unlike the other bikes mentioned there, the norton is actually affordable for people like me, whos bank account is short by half a dozen zeros. Norton commando commando 750 1967 1973 which oil should you use for your norton commando commando 750 1967 1973. Now, opinions vary quite significantly on this issue so ill try to outline the benefits of each as fairly as possible. Find and download your vintage bsa, norton, and triumph parts book today. Your 1970 norton commando roadster 750 values kelley blue book. I built this engine as a spare for my featherbed racer. However the following attempt has been made in the space of a few pages to give. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Any sportbike, chopper, touring, minibike, scooter, as well as norton commando 750 moto parts. Restoring my combat 72 making him some improvements.
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